Yarn Shedding
Quick Answer:
See the detailed answer below.
Excessive shedding indicates fundamental problems:
Root Causes
During Tufting
- Insufficient pressure (#1 cause)
- Loose fabric tension
- Wrong yarn type
- Poor quality backing
During Finishing
- Inadequate glue application
- Not allowing full cure time
- Aggressive trimming
Diagnostic Test
Pull gently on tufts:
- Light shedding: Normal, will decrease
- Full tufts pulling out: Technique issue
- Bald spots appearing: Serious problem
Solutions
- Prevention is key - Proper pressure during tufting
- Glue thoroughly - Don't skip areas
- Cure completely - Full 48 hours
- Gentle handling - During all stages
Salvage Attempts
- Re-glue problem areas
- Use fabric stiffener spray
- Accept as wall hanging only
- Learn for next project
Most shedding problems can't be fully fixed after the fact.
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